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A new release described as 'unhinged' by fans is garnering enthusiastic praise following its cinema debut.The survival thriller Send Help follows two co-workers stranded on a remote island following a plane crash. Employee Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) becomes marooned in an idyllic yet perilous setting with her obnoxious and misogynistic superior, Bradley Preston (Dylan O'Brien).Survival demands cooperation, yet their already strained professional dynamic casts doubt over who will ultimately emerge from their ordeal, reports the Mirror. McAdams' portrayal of the determined and frequently gore-covered Linda is a far cry from her breakthrough performance as vindictive teenager Regina George in the 2004 romantic comedy Mean Girls.Send Help marks Sam Raimi's return to the director's chair,...

A Bridge Too Far has been hailed 'masterful' (Image: undefined)A wartime epic has been lauded as 'masterfully created' and 'one of the greatest war films ever', and it's screening on BBC4 this evening.Released in 1977 under the direction of the late Richard Attenborough, 'A Bridge Too Far' has captivated audiences with its stellar ensemble cast and sweeping narrative.The film chronicles the ill-fated WWII Operation Market Garden, drawing from Cornelius Ryan's acclaimed book.Set in the autumn of 1944, the story unfolds as Allied forces appear to be gaining the advantage in the European theatre.A joint British and American airborne operation, commanded by American general Gavin and British general Urquhart (portrayed by James Bond star Sean Connery), aims to secure a strategic route from ...

The film won an Oscar (Image: undefined)An Oscar-winning horror film hailed as 'unsettling, funny, and brutal in the best way' airs on BBC3 tonight.Get Out, which premiered in 2017, centres on Chris and his partner Rose, who have reached the significant meet-the-parents stage of their relationship.Rose brings her boyfriend along for a weekend visit with her parents, Missy and Dean.Initially, Chris interprets the family's excessively welcoming manner as anxious efforts to navigate their daughter's interracial romance, but as the weekend unfolds, a succession of progressively disturbing revelations leads him to a reality he could never have anticipated.The production also boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya, Girls star Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaK...

Russell Crowe as real-life exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth in The Pope's Exorcist (Image: Youtube/ Sony Pictures Entertainment)A chilling horror film featuring a renowned Hollywood star has been lauded as a 'classic' that 'keeps you on the edge of your seat', and it's airing on Film4 tonight.The Pope's Exorcist, which hit the big screen in 2023, is a spine-tingling thriller starring Russell Crowe. He portrays Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican's chief exorcist, who delves into a petrifying case of possession involving a young boy in Spain.Drawing from Amorth's actual case files, the film traces his struggle against a formidable demon while unveiling a centuries-old conspiracy concealed by the Vatican.While the plot and characters are fictionalised, the film, based on Father Gabriele Am...

Reservoir Dogs has been hailed a classic (Image: undefined)Tonight, ITV is airing a gangster film hailed as 'a masterpiece' and touted by cinephiles as 'a must see'.Reservoir Dogs, which hit the big screen in 1992, spins a tale of a motley crew of criminals, each known only by colour-coded aliases like Mr. White and Mr. Orange.They're enlisted for a diamond heist that spirals into chaos, leaving the remaining members to regroup at a warehouse.Tensions escalate as they grapple with paranoia, mistrust, and violence, all while trying to unmask the undercover police informant among them.This was Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut, and it quickly garnered acclaim from Hollywood, thanks in part to its stellar cast featuring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tiern...

A cinematic masterpiece hailed as 'one of the greatest films ever made' and 'an absolute banger' graces BBC4 screens this evening.Helmed by John Huston, The Man Who Would Be King arrived in cinemas in 1975 as a sweeping adventure adapted from Rudyard Kipling's literary work, featuring Sean Connery and Michael Caine in the roles of Danny Dravot and Peachy Carnehan.The duo portray British military officers serving in India who, weary of their regimented existence, venture into the remote region of Kafiristan, where locals eventually welcome and worship them as leaders.Following a chain of misinterpretations, the inhabitants mistake Dravot for a deity, though the pair's elaborate ruse proves unsustainable.Released over half a century ago, the production secured four Academy Award nominatio...

Yellowstone star's 'masterpiece' rom-com flies up Netflix charts (Image: BUENA VISTA PICTURES)Netflix has introduced a delightful rom-com from the early noughties that has rapidly climbed the streaming platform's top 10 film rankings.Featuring a Hollywood darling of the romantic comedy world and an actor who'll be instantly recognisable to Yellowstone viewers, it has surged to sixth place on the service.For those seeking to be charmed by an enchanting on-screen love story, Netflix has delivered with the 2002 gem Sweet Home Alabama, headlined by Reese Witherspoon.The Legally Blonde star portrays Melanie Carmichael, a Manhattan fashion designer who fiercely guards the secret of her rural Alabama roots.Yet when she accepts a proposal from sophisticated bachelor Andrew Hemmings (portrayed b...

A period drama that viewers have described as "absorbing" and "intoxicating" is presently available to stream for free - though fans eager to watch have only a limited window to do so.Sofia Coppola's biographical film Priscilla arrived on BBC iPlayer almost a year ago, and there's now just one month remaining to view it before it leaves the platform.Cailee Spaeny takes on the role of Priscilla, earning a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globes for her performance, whilst Jacob Elordi plays Elvis. According to BBC iPlayer's synopsis: "Fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Priscilla Beaulieu is accustomed to the unsettled life of an army family."Invited to a party at Elvis Presley's house as he carries out his military service in Germany, the shy teenager catches his eye and is gradually draw...

The period drama is based on a beloved classic novel (Image: Netflix) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Period drama fans may be overlooking a hidden gem on Netflix, which is adapted from one of the most beloved classic novels ever written.The thriller, which has been described as “gripping from beginning to end”, stars a popular star from Downton Abbey alongside a fan-favourite actress from Slow Horses.Rebecca, first released on Netflix in 2020, is based on Daphne Du Maurier’s extremely famous thriller of the same name. The 1938 Gothic novel is an enduring classic thanks to its powerful themes and mind-bending twists, and it appears the story is still capturing imaginations nearly a century later. The bestse...

Film enthusiasts eagerly waiting for the release of Wuthering Heights can now watch the director's gripping 2023 thriller at no cost.Writer-director Emerald Fennell burst onto the scene just three years ago with Saltburn, featuring Euphoria star Jacob Elordi.The Oscar-winning filmmaker is now preparing to return with Wuthering Heights, once again casting Elordi in the lead role of Heathcliff. Based on Emily Brontë's beloved novel, the tragic love story arrives in cinemas on 13 February.Anyone eager to explore Fennell or Elordi's previous work can head straight to BBC iPlayer, where Saltburn is available to stream free of charge.Taking place in the mid 2000s, the film follows University of Oxford student Oliver (Barry Keoghan), who finds himself unable to connect with his peers, reports ...